Warner Bros’ Fantastic Beasts Mobile Game!

Upon the release of the Fantastic Beasts film and published script, Warner Bros has also released a mobile gaming app, Fantastic Beasts: Cases from the Wizarding World.  As we reported last month, the game is an interactive experience that Leaky speculated would be reminiscent of the old Pottermore. After having played the game, we can confirm that the mobile app does have a very old Pottermore-esque feel to it!

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The object of the game is to look through and solve mystery cases–incidents of fantastic beast activity at different wizarding locations. Harry Potter fans will enjoy references to the wizarding world–both new (Fantastic Beasts) and old (Harry Potter)–with the names of beasts (such as Hippogriff and Occamy), locations (the Leaky Cauldron!), and proper nouns (Chudley Cannons).

These cases are solved by unlocking locations, finding items, collecting stars, stones, energy, galleons and points. Players also have to swipe their fingers along the screen to practice drawing out charms and spells.

Players gain stars, stones, energy, galleons, points, etc. by playing “I-spy” and collecting objects in crowded pictures. This has the most old-Pottermore feel. The first few levels are fairly easy and intuitive, though there are helpful hints and direction given along the way. As simple as this game may seem, it is strangely addicting. One can waste hours and hours unlocking new locations and higher levels.

There is often a “MinaLima” feel to periodic artwork throughout the game as well!

The press release of the game states:

RELEASE DATE:     November 17, 2016

PUBLISHER:           Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

DEVELOPER:          Mediatonic
RATING:                  12+

GENRE:                    Hidden Objects

PLATFORMS:         iOS, Android 

GAME OVERVIEW:

Inspired by J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World, Fantastic Beasts: Cases From the Wizarding World enlists fans to join the Ministry of Magic and investigate unexplained happenings that could only be caused by magical creatures. In this hidden object game, players will rise from recruit to top Magizoologist as they unravel mysteries, discover hidden clues, interview witnesses, analyze evidence and cast spells while upholding the International Statue of Secrecy. Atmospheric music, beautifully illustrated enchanted environments and intriguing mysteries draw players into the wizarding world in a new way.

GAME FEATURES:

• An Experience Inspired by J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World – Join the Ministry of Magic, cast familiar spells, encounter fantastic creatures and journey to beloved settings such as the Leaky Cauldron and Diagon Alley; Fantastic Beasts: Cases From the Wizarding World offers fans new adventures in the enchanting world of J.K. Rowling’s Fantastic Beasts and Harry Potter.
• Solve All-New Magical Mysteries – Players take on the role of a new recruit investigating mysterious happenings, and, by finding objects hiding in plain sight, analyzing clues, brewing potions and interviewing wizards, witches and Muggles, protect the creatures of the wizarding world.
• Meet a New Cast of Wizards and Witches – From an Auror in the Department of Magical Law Enforcement to an expert in the history of magical objects, original characters help players solve cases and learn more about the magical creatures they seek.
• Protect the Fantastic Beasts – As a witch or wizard in the Ministry of Magic in the Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures, Beast Division, players will encounter some of the most fascinating mystical beasts – from Nifflers to unicorns, centaurs to dragons – and work to protect them
• Become Part of a Magical Community – Connecting to Facebook, players can make magic with their friends and unravel the secrets of the wizarding world together. Compare progress against fellow recruits, and even lend a helping hand as they make their way through cases.

The Fantastic Beasts game has various social media to follow. Including a Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram account.